Ski tour to Spitzhorli (2737 m above sea level)

3:00 h
4.69 km
747 m
1,991 m
2,736 m
745 m
Start: Simplon Pass
Destination: Spitzhorli

Nice, easy ski route, possible early in the winter. Often frequented. The route via the Nanzlicke is safer. You will be rewarded with a wonderful view.

Ascent

Simplon Pass – From the Simplon Pass at 2,005 m, head west, over the plains past the hamlet of Hopsche, into the traverse on the south slope of the Tochuhorn. Higher up, turn northwest and climb in the valley between Tochuhorn and Straffelgrat to the Üsseri Nanzlicke. From there, take the broad south ridge to the summit of Spitzhorli.

Descent

Simplon Pass – The descent follows the ascent route. Depending on the risk assessment, variations are possible.

Bielti – Under good and very safe conditions, at the traverse beneath Tochuhorn, you can descend to Bielti. After the descent, a roughly 30-minute climb back to the starting point at Simplon Pass follows.

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

The Spitzhorli is a beautiful introductory route at the Simplon Pass. This can usually be done first after new snowfall.

Ascent: 747 m

Descent: 747 m

Distance: 4.7 km

Duration: 3:00 h

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Summit

Equipment

Complete ski touring equipment including rope, ice axe, and crampons.

Directions & Parking facilities

You can reach the Simplon Pass by public transport or private vehicle.

Parking spaces are available at the Simplon Pass.

You can reach the Simplon Pass comfortably by postbus from Brig or Iselle.

Additional information

More information on ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren

Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch

Literature

More information at the tourism office or at the SAC.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit a restaurant at the Simplon Pass to recharge your energy.

Benefit from the new Simplon snowshoe and ski tour app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app is available at simplon.app.

Safety guidelines

Participation is at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be careful - do not put yourself in danger.

Safe skiing, alpine, rather difficult route. Only accessible under very safe conditions.

Disclaimer

Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountaineering skills. The described routes are undertaken at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors assume no responsibility for the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the information provided. Claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourism AG and the authors are excluded.

SOS: 144

Map

Snowshoe and ski tour map 1:50000 is available at the tourism offices in Brig and Simplon.

274S Visp ISBN number: 978-3-302-20274-7

Place of interest

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